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Phillip Stephens Funerals

Phillip Stephens Funerals

4.5(33 reviews)See reviews ↓·Hobart

About the company

Phillip Stephens Funerals was founded in 1999 by Phillip and Michelle Stephens on Hobart's Eastern Shore, with a funeral home, offices and crematorium at Mornington and a chapel on Rosny Hill. Phillip serves as GM, founder and senior funeral director, while Michelle is family services manager and senior funeral director.

Phillip and Michelle joined Propel Funeral Partners in 2016, a network of funeral homes, cremation facilities and cemeteries across Australia, the ACT and New Zealand that is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Phillip Stephens Funerals is a member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and offers burial and cremation services, including selection of cremation urns.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Phillip Stephens Funerals is remembered by Hobart families as a business where compassion and respect define the experience, with the names Phillip and Michelle Stephens appearing often in accounts of care that extended well past the funeral itself. Several accounts note the team's kindness during bereavement, describing arrangements that were professional and smoothly handled, with no detail overlooked. More than one customer describes how their wishes were honoured and how staff made extra effort to accommodate specific requests, from the earliest conversations through to the service.

The personal attention given by attendants and wider staff is a point that comes up often, with families noting sensitivity and dignity at every stage. Long-standing clients speak of dealing with the same people across many years, a consistency that has led to repeat use across generations. Gratitude is expressed for the respectful way farewells were organised and for guidance through difficult decisions. Accounts also highlight patience, empathy and an accommodating manner, with the family business model credited for the warm and steady support families received during a sad period.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Howling Wind27 August 2025

He was respectful to how my friend was feeling after her sons passing, and was able to deflect any negativity regarding carrying out his last wishes by other members of the family. Thank you Phillip Stephens for being caring and compassionate towards my friends needs and her son's wishes, I will certainly recommend your services to others.

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Eva de Heer21 August 2025

My very good friend, who had lost her beloved son, was treated with the utmost care & sensitivity. Thank you

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Charlotte McInerney20 August 2025

The care, empathy and compassion that the staff show is incredible. They support you through a time when nothing seems possible and make the entire process achievable. They are there every step of the way. Even when family circumstances are complicated they went above and beyond to ensure that those of us who are grieving the loss of our loved one were able to do so safely, with time and without the threat that others who meant harm would attend. I'll never forget the unending kindness that Phillip Stephens Funerals showed our family and the care they took with my brother. It meant he had the funeral he wanted, which was the funeral we needed.

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David W19 August 2025

We cannot thank Phillip Stephens Funerals enough for the care and support they provided during such a difficult time. The staff were absolutely amazing. They showed kindness, compassion, and genuine empathy throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond to accommodate our family’s wishes, ensuring every detail was handled with respect and sensitivity. Their professionalism, combined with their personal touch, made an incredibly hard time just that little bit easier. We are truly grateful and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need.

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Diane Dooley19 August 2025

Compassionate and accommodating are the words I would use for the staff at Phillip Stephens. They were respectful to the families needs. What a lovely family business.

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Gabrielle Nicoll19 August 2025

From the first phone call I knew this was the funeral home to take care of my son. Their kindness and compassion cannot be faulted. I couldn’t have gotten through this horrid time without them. I thoroughly recommend Phillip Stephen’s funeral, they gave me the closure that I desperately needed. They cared for my beautiful son, I cannot thank them enough.

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Leonie Ridge30 October 2024

My family is very grateful for the help and guidance offered during our recent bereavement. A sad time was made much easier by the professional and caring attitude of the attendants and staff. With thanks, Leonie Ridge

Funeral directors in Hobart compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 7 businesses in this category in Hobart are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Mary Eleanor Natural Funeral Care★ 5,038Yes
2Graham Family Funerals★ 4,820Yes
3Turnbull Funerals North Hobart★ 4,816Yes
4Millingtons Funerals Mornington★ 4,629Yes
5Phillip Stephens Funerals (this page)★ 4,533No
Contact
+61362450544psfunerals.com25 Electra Pl, Mornington TAS 7018
Working hours
Monday08:30–16:30
Tuesday08:30–16:30
Wednesday08:30–16:30
Thursday08:30–16:30
Friday08:30–16:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed